Occupying Alcatraz: Native American Activists Demand Change

Occupying Alcatraz discusses how in 1969, a group of daring Native American activists launched a 19-month takeover of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, seeking to highlight the poor living conditions that persisted in Native American communities throughout the country. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Hidden Heroes - School Library Connection

Reviewed on 1 September 2017

This series highlights citizens who, despite challenges and substantial sacrifices, chose to forego their own personal aspirations in order to devote time and effort to benefit society…Each volume includes b&w and color photographs and illustrations, as well as essential facts on important figures, key works, social impacts, and a pertinent quote. This series is a necessary acquisition for secondary school libraries. Recommended

Hidden Heroes – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Reviewed on 1 April 2017

A look at people who by dint of determination and skill shaped social, political, and professional arenas but typically have received little or no attention for their efforts. The coverage is thorough. Content includes not only details about what the featured groups did and why but also significant backstory…The writing is matter-of-fact and unbiased. In The Stonewall Riots, the violence perpetrated by police against protestors is addressed along with the reaction of the protestors. The illustrations consist of archival drawings and photos…the material is solid. Good selections for libraries looking for U.S. history that has often gone unacknowledged.

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